Originally published in 1886, this book is a compilation of essays and articles written by George Rochford Stetson about the state of African Americans in the post-Civil War South. Covering topics such as education, politics, and labor, Stetson seeks to provide a realistic and nuanced portrayal of the challenges facing African Americans in the South. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complicated and often tragic history of race relations in the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.